Tides Today & Tomorrow in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 3:21 pm (4.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:19 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448682
Common Questions About Tides

Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA Tides - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:118.49:059.01:125.11:36-2.25:488:25Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:548.010:039.02:135.42:25-1.95:468:26Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:427.511:019.03:255.63:17-1.45:458:28Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:396.811:598.94:545.54:13-0.65:438:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:526.16:205.05:140.35:428:31First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:548.811:43 AM5.57:324.36:201.25:408:32First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:438.61:395.58:303.47:292.15:398:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:268.53:085.89:182.58:332.95:378:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:028.34:176.410:001.69:313.65:368:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:328.25:146.910:360.910:234.25:348:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:568.06:027.311:070.311:094.85:338:39Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:177.86:447.711:35-0.211:515.25:328:40Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:367.67:238.012:01-0.55:308:42Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:587.57:598.312:305.512:26-0.75:298:43Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:267.38:358.41:085.712:55-0.85:288:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:587.19:128.51:465.81:27-0.85:268:46Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:346.99:528.52:285.82:04-0.75:258:47Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:156.610:338.53:185.82:43-0.55:248:48Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:016.311:158.54:215.63:26-0.15:238:49Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:585.811:568.55:425.34:120.45:228:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:125.46:514.65:021.15:218:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:348.511:48 AM5.17:423.85:571.95:208:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:098.51:445.38:242.76:562.75:198:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:428.63:175.99:021.47:583.65:188:55Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:168.74:296.89:410.29:014.35:178:57Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:518.85:307.610:21-1.010:045.05:168:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:288.86:258.411:02-1.911:065.55:158:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:098.77:178.911:45-2.55:149:00New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:528.68:079.312:085.812:30-2.85:149:01New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:398.28:569.51:125.91:16-2.75:139:02Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:297.79:459.52:195.82:03-2.25:129:03Waxing Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9448682)

Common Questions About Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA today?

Slack tide in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is approximately 6:20 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Tide predictions for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Tide data for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9448682. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9448682.

What is the moon phase in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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